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1) Whitley is Australian singer and songwriter Brian Laurence Greenwood.
2) Whitley was an American acoustic pop band from Wichita, KS, that began in November of 2005 and ended in June of 2006.
1) Whitley is Australian singer and songwriter Brian Laurence Greenwood from Melbourne, Australia.
Whitley is said to blend organic acoustic flavours with electronic overtones creating songs with hushed, whimsical tales of love and loss.
Whitley’s previous incarnations in hardcore and punk bands were tempered when he was dragged along to see alt-country stars Keiran Cane and Kevin Welsh by a friend’s father. He had an epiphany and was converted to the “songs that made sense” and started listening to traditional country. The result of these influences has produced a folktronic sound all of his own.
Whitley first met producer and collaborator, Nick Huggins, from watching him play the Mississippi folk instrument the steel lap guitar (dobro). The friendship evolved through a shared love of music and Nick was the natural choice to work on the album. The pair took a pragmatic approach to recording, decamping to the surrounds of Nick’s family home in Point Lonsdale converting the old house into a studio with a sleeping barracks out the back. Instead of a rigid schedule and time restraints, recording revolved around the Geelong footy fixture and the surfing tides. “We planned the whole album around the footy and surfing. It was a matter of working around that stuff. You don’t want to do anything when you’re not feeling creative. So we would only create and only write and only make music when we wanted. Nick is a mad Geelong fan and he refused to record on any days when Geelong was playing. And it would really influence the way Nick recorded that week. If Geelong won, he would be up beat [clicks fingers] and on fire and if they lost he would just be miserable.”
In between Geelong matches and early morning surfs, the album "The Submarine" began to take shape, coming to life in the bathrooms and bedrooms of the house. It is this organic approach that results in the songs creating an intimacy that invites you in to join in his happiness and heartbreak. The album was then mixed by Jonathan Burnside [The Sleepy Jackson, Nirvana, Faith No More, Fugazi] in his studio. Whitley felt that Burnside had an understanding of the organic recording process and could really bring that out.
Whitley's 2009 album, "Go Forth, Find Mammoth", was nominated for a 2010 ARIA Award for Best Adult Alternative Album.
Official Whitley site.
2) Whitley was an acoustic pop band from Wichita, KS that began in November of 2005 and ended in June of 2006.
They sported many tours through the Midwest region. Only one of which (Colorado) was completely unsuccessful because of weather conditions, a flat tire, and cranky 'tudes from all the dudes.
An EP was released in early 2006 containing 7 songs. A single was later attempted but was never completed.
The front-man, Tyler Clarensau, currently continues with a solo project. Music can be heard here.
The two other members, Josh White (bass) and Joey Betzen (drums) turned to an acoustic project of instrumental origin.
Facades I
Whitley Lyrics
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With a selfish hand
But I know and I choose
Am I something greater?
I need something harder
In my veins
My blood won't help me
The lyrics to Whitley's song Facades I appear to be a personal reflection on the singer's inner conflicts and contradictions. The opening line, "I'm an altruist with a selfish hand," suggests a struggle between the desire to do good for others and a perhaps unsustainable or self-serving approach to that altruism. The line "Am I something greater?" adds a layer of existential questioning about the singer's purpose and meaning in life.
The second verse delves deeper into this inner turmoil, with the lines "I need something harder in my veins / My blood won't help me from privileged pains" indicating a frustration with the limitations of one's own privilege and lifestyle. It seems as though the singer is searching for something more challenging or meaningful, something that would give them a sense of purpose or fulfillment beyond the comforts of their own life.
Overall, the lyrics to Facades I are ambiguous enough to leave their meaning open to interpretation, but they seem to be a raw and honest reflection on the complexities of human nature and the difficulty of finding one's place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm an altruist
I strive to help others selflessly
With a selfish hand
But I have personal motives while doing so
But I know and I choose
Despite that, I am aware of my intentions and have made a conscious decision
Am I something greater?
I question if my actions align with a bigger purpose or if I am just satisfying my own desires
I need something harder
I crave something more challenging and intense
In my veins
I want this feeling to be a part of me, to consume me
My blood won't help me
Even if I rely on my natural instincts or upbringing, it won't satisfy my craving
From privileged pains
My struggles are not comparable to those less fortunate, but I still feel unfulfilled and in need of something more substantial
Contributed by Leah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dominic Mulder
Pure Nostalgia. This was the last song in the car before a friend of mine dropped me off at the airport in New Zealand and the adventure had ended.
Dorian Storer
I first heard this in Shane O'Neills Skate Mental part. I became a fan of the song since.
Javier Omar Morales Luna
Same! This was Shane O'Neill's pro debut on the berrics. I remember they had to take down the video because the band never allowed them to use it commercially only creatively
Lukas Mucus
this may be super cheesy but it's songs like this that just make me want to cry because they are so amazing and remind me of how much i love skateboarding and i just suck so much at it though. **chills run down spine**
Ro Ye
soundtrack of my life, perfectly relatable
Cris
Great song!
benandjamin
Great song.
thezbreer454
Shane O'Neill brought me here
Jon Herzing
I think they took that part down!
hor-hay Gonzalez
Makes feel like a kid again